Grant Abbott LLM
Estate Planning & Wills Consultant, Legal Consultant
Grant is our external expert consultant supporting our legal, Estate Planning and Wills division. He hosts regular free group Q&A seminars on how to protect your legacy and safeguarding your family’s financial security. Dates and times are listed on our website’s event banner or book in here.
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Grant Abbott: A Leader in Family Wealth Protection and Estate Planning
Grant Abbott is a recognized authority in safeguarding family legacies and managing wealth across generations. His impressive qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Laws, with specializations in tax, companies, estate planning, succession, and superannuation law. Grant has earned a reputation as a pioneer in family wealth protection.
Currently, Grant holds several key positions, including:
- Chairman of the Succession, Asset Protection, and Estate Planning Advisers Association (SAPEPAA)
- Chair of LightYear Group Ltd. (LY Group)
In these roles, he is at the forefront of integrating technology with traditional legal practices. Grant is also deeply involved in corporate law, superannuation, elder financial abuse, taxation, and protective estate planning through his work at LY Legal.
Grant’s journey in the financial world includes experience at renowned firms such as KPMG and Rothschild. However, his expertise in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) is what truly sets him apart. He played a key role in the establishment of the SMSF Association and has been instrumental in shaping the industry. His contributions include developing premier SMSF adviser training courses and authoring bestselling books like The Guide to Self-Managed Super Funds and The Strategist’s Guide to SMSFs. His work has contributed to the growth of the SMSF sector, which now manages nearly $1 trillion in assets.
In 2015, Grant expanded his focus to family wealth protection, creating over 30 proprietary documents designed to ensure the seamless transition of wealth across generations. He collaborates exclusively with LY Legal and Legal Back Office to offer comprehensive, bloodline-focused family wealth protection strategies, working alongside accounting and financial planning professionals.
Beyond his expertise in legal advice, Grant is also a passionate educator and storyteller. He has shared his knowledge with over 100,000 SMSF trustees through more than 2,000 presentations. His latest book, The Strategist’s Guide to SMSFs, has received critical acclaim. Grant’s upcoming book, The Guide to Family Wealth Protection, will address the $10 trillion wealth transfer expected over the next 25 years, covering challenges related to children, ex-spouses, grandchildren, charities, and friends.
Grant’s core mission is to protect your family’s wealth and legacy, ensuring it is safeguarded for generations to come. With Grant Abbott and the team at LY Legal, you can be confident that your family’s prosperity is in good hands—protected today, tomorrow, and beyond.